Blessing

Question 1

Skin cracks like a pod

Answer 1

Simile + imagery. Wants reader to understand physical affects of dehydration.

Question 2

There never is enough water

Answer 2

Simple declarative sentence. Emphasises how water is a simple basic need. Declarative sentence presents it as a fact.

Question 3

Present tense

Answer 3

Makes it more immediate for reader. Creates sympathy for those who don’t have what we take for granted.

Question 4

Imagine

Answer 4

Imperative. Wants reader to emphasise which what it is like to not have any water.

Question 5

The voice of a kindly god

Answer 5

Metaphor. The pipe burst is a gift from god.

Question 6

Small splash

Answer 6

Sibilance mimics sound of water. Small- shows lack of water

Question 7

Sudden rush,
Of fortune

Answer 7

Enjambment. Represents flow of water. Metaphor compares water to money. Water is highly valuable to them. As essential as money

Question 8

Pots, plastic buckets, desperate hands

Answer 8

Items used to collect water. Shows desperation. Allows reader to empathise.

Question 9

Liquid sun

Answer 9

Sun and water both necessary for life